Keratoderma blennorrhagica

Keratoderma blennorrhagica (or keratosis blennorrhagica) are skin lesions commonly found on the palms and soles but which may spread to the scrotum, scalp and trunk also.

• Keratoderma blennorrhagica is seen in cases of gonocoocal infection.^[1]

• Keratoderma blennorrhagica is commonly seen as an additional feature of Reactive Arthritis (Reiter’s Syndrome) in almost 15% of male patients. The appearance is usually of a vesico -pustular waxy lesion with a yellow-brown color. These lesions may join together to form larger crusty plaques with desquamating edges and priapism.